LW Scientific recalls ZIP IQ PCV Centrifuge model ZIC-24HD-75T3 Rev C due to risk of plastic rotor breaking during use and being ejected, potentially causing injury to technicians.
The clear, plastic, polycarbonate hematocrit rotor may break apart during use and be ejected through the plastic housing, posing a safety hazard to the technician and potentially damaging the surrounding area.
LW Scientific is recalling a specific model of centrifuge because its plastic rotor can break apart during operation and be ejected, creating a safety hazard for users. This could lead to injury or damage to the surrounding area.
The centrifuge's clear polycarbonate rotor may break apart during use and be ejected through the plastic housing. This can cause injury to the technician and potentially damage the surrounding area.
Users of the LW Scientific ZIP IQ PCV Centrifuge model ZIC-24HD-75T3 Rev C are affected. Technicians handling blood samples in labs are most at risk due to the potential for injury from ejected rotor fragments.
Check for serial numbers listed in the recall: 24H1712209, 24H1712302, 24H1712305, and other numbers starting with 24H1804 or 24H1810. The product is used for spinning blood samples in hematocrit tubes.
Look for the serial numbers listed in the recall: 24H1712209, 24H1712302, 24H1712305, and others starting with 24H1804 or 24H1810.
If you have the recalled model, stop using it immediately to avoid potential injury from ejected rotor fragments.
The LW Scientific ZIP IQ PCV Centrifuge model ZIC-24HD-75T3 Rev C is being recalled.
The plastic rotor may break apart during use and be ejected through the plastic housing, potentially causing injury to the technician or damaging the surrounding area.
Check for serial numbers listed in the recall: 24H1712209, 24H1712302, 24H1712305, and others starting with 24H1804 or 24H1810.
We’ve drafted a message you can send LW Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1048-2019 — LW Scientific LW Scientific Hello, I own a LW Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1048-2019 from LW Scientific. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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